ROBBIN LISKIN

ROBBIN LISKIN

Location: connecticut

About me

I was a critical care specialist for 30 plus years who needed a break from the hospital ICUs so I decided to teach full time at a technical school for practical nurses. I also teach at the local community college in their allied health programs.

Interests

arts and crafts and increasing my nursing knowledge every chance i get.

Skills

rn, bsn, acls and ccrn (critical care nurse certification)

Activity

We have been using E-books, on-line quizes, and on-line finals. Some of their homework is completed on-line and some in study guides. My only problem with this type of learning is many times the program platform shuts down in the middle of the quiz or test. Students have to wait minutes until the program will let them continue testing. This results in frustrated and distracted students who become angry.

Both the students and myself like the E-books that are downloaded to the iPads. It allows students and staff to check information quickly and removes the process of carrying extremely heavy… >>>

Discussion

i found his module to be extremely helpful. After many years of teaching it is refreshing to know that the methods of classroom instruction I have been using are still the way to teach for maximum student comprehension. I appreciated the review of how to maximize the retention and assistance with learning of the student with disabilities.

I found this course to be a great review as well as informational. It helps to remind instructors where to focus their teaching. i just finished a term with a group of difficult students. They tended to be occupied with other course work, texting, playing video games on their iPads, or even watching movies rather than listen or participate in what I was teaching. I will use some of the suggestions in this course to get students on task for my next term.

Robbin Liskin

Discussion Comment
I try to have former students and professionals come into the classroom as guest speakers. It allows the students to see someone succeed in their field. I have invited former students to discuss the licensing registration process and what it was like taking their licensing boards. The present students are able to see share their worries and ask questions related to this important topic. Robbin
Blog Comment

not sure what to rate

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